G+_HeCareth M. Wosu Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 It sure was interesting to hear Linux get dumped on Sunday, on The Tech Guy, and then the next few hours were spent trying to rescue people from the intractable, constant viruses, browser hijackings, etc, that are constantly victimizing Windows users, and sucking the life out of their computers, but never affect Linux users. Clearly it was the people who could be helped the most who are being misled by FUD and misinformation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Andrew Wilson Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I think there is an anti Linux theme in the whole network. Even floss weekly is presented by a non Linux user. That said, I can see why "the tech guy" would be windows centric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_TRENT PALMER Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 It sure was a hot topic on Jupiter Broadcasting: Linux getting dumped on like that on national radio with so many misconceptions. http://www.datamation.com/open-source/tech-gurus-still-dont-get-linux.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I was with you until "never affect Linux users." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Guys... I love Linux... But it's just not a desktop OS for most average people... it's just not. Server room forever... and damn if Android ain't pretty... But for the consumer or the enterprise desktop? Just... no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Harter Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I have 6 HP desktop PCs running Windows 7, 2 HP laptop PCs running Windows 7, 2 Samsung S4 Android smartphones, 2 ASUS Nexus 7 2013 Android tablets, 2 ASUS Transformer Prime Android tablets, 1 Motorola Xoom Android tablet, 1 HP Chromebook 14, and 1 HP desktop running Chromium. I have anti-virus and anti-malware applications installed on all the Windows and Android machines, and I have NEVER encountered any issues with any of these systems. I routinely service clients' systems to remove threats, but this is always a result of having no active anti-virus or anti-malware applications installed. I enjoy the HP Chromebook 14 a good deal, and it quickly became my favored system when I bought it a month ago. The HP desktop running Chromium is used by clients and visitors who are interested in trying Chromium. All have found the experience very satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_David Pick Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 I've used Linux for 11 years now. I've witnessed first hand the transformation from terminal dependent to GUI standard interface. I've witnessed the change from virtually no hardware drivers for Linux to just about everything works on fresh install or running from system memory. Developers have tried and continue to attempt to make Linux Desktop mainstream. Android is about as close as Linux has made it into mainstream. Television set top boxes are another. Maybe Linux will always be for select hobbyist and PC enthusiest. But its a great option to learn what an operating system is and how to troubleshoot a PC when its malfunctioning . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Mike Zwarich Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Here's my take: Linux is fine for people who either: a) are techies who love to tinker, b) are extremely anti-mainstream, or c) use their computer almost exclusively for simple document creation and web browsing. Linux is the wrong choice for basically everyone else. If you game it has to be Windows (unless you are a techie who actually likes to try and make things work). If you use proprietary programs, it's likely that you'll need Windows (or Mac) instead of Linux. If you just want to use what you're familiar with and not learn a new OS, then Linux is not for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_TRENT PALMER Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 The Windows vs Linux comparison is invalid too, because the "average person", and the "normal user" would rather use anything but Windows, be that a Chromebook or an iPad or an Android phone or an eReader, or a sharp stick in the eye. For the average person, Linux is just another non-Windows option that any 5 year old could have up and running in about 15 minutes (depending on the distro).? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 TRENT PALMER you've just summed up, in one concise post, why Linux has been "the greatest desktop nobody uses" for coming up on 2 decades. You need to recognize the failings of a product if you're ever to fix them. Saying "Linux is just another non-Windows option that any 5 year old could have up and running in about 15 minutes" is just bumper-sticker propaganda that let's MS continue to rule the roost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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